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Olga Rowbotham

Mental Health Worker / Teacher Support Assistant
Broadford,VIC

Summary

Passionate Teaching Assistant offering [Number]-year background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline. Goal-oriented [Job Title] caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Teachers Assistant

Scope
10.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.

Private Nanny

Private
02.2018 - Current
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.

Youth Worker

YSASS
11.2015 - 07.2022
  • Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
  • Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
  • Facilitated youth development and leadership programs for young people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
  • Collaborated with parents, teachers and professionals to drive youth program outcomes.
  • Developed and delivered educational workshops to support youth in understanding and navigating real-world experiences.
  • Contributed to development of individualized plans to support youth goal achievement.
  • Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.
  • Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.

Residential Mental Health Worker

Camp Kiah
02.2006 - 09.2015
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
  • Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
  • Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
  • Provided case management services to monitor client access to resources and services.
  • Educated clients and families about mental health issues, treatments and resources.
  • Collaborated with medical and clinical personnel to coordinate and implement client services.
  • Monitored client progress and provided feedback to families and treatment team members.
  • Revised individual treatment plans for clients with mental health concerns to obtain best possible outcomes.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.

Education Support Assistant

Gold Street Primary School
09.2000 - 12.2005


  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
  • Managed calendars and coordinated travel arrangements and accommodation for senior-level staff to optimize schedules.
  • Provide emotional support to students
  • Assist with coordination and planning of student routines.
  • Establish co-operative relationships with each student in the classroom by responding to them in a kind and

supportive way

  • Keeping track of student’s progression to provide documentation to DHS, and Courts
  • I would support the implementation of student wellbeing policies and programs within the school. Support and collaborate with staff in the implementation of behaviour management and/or focus plans, providing practical assistance as required. Participate in professional development to improve skills and knowledge.

Education

Education Support/Teachers Aid

Phillips Institute
Melbourne, VIC
01.2025

Mental Health Counseling

Chisholm Tafe
Dandenong, VIC
09.2022

Skills

    Classroom Management

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Timeline

Teachers Assistant

Scope
10.2023 - Current

Private Nanny

Private
02.2018 - Current

Youth Worker

YSASS
11.2015 - 07.2022

Residential Mental Health Worker

Camp Kiah
02.2006 - 09.2015

Education Support Assistant

Gold Street Primary School
09.2000 - 12.2005

Education Support/Teachers Aid

Phillips Institute

Mental Health Counseling

Chisholm Tafe
Olga RowbothamMental Health Worker / Teacher Support Assistant